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SEAT RESERVATIONOribe
Not a bistro, not a teppan joint, but somewhere in between — Uzaki Hirotaka’s teppanyaki brings a distinctive French edge to Osaka’s Michelin-recognized dining scene.
SEAT RESERVATIONHiiragitei
Father opens the shop, mother handles the service and son helms the yakitori — Kyoto obanzai is carried with honor and tradition in this Michelin-featured shop near Kyoto’s Chionin Temple.
SEAT RESERVATIONUdondokoro Shigemi
This udon tells a story — owner-chef Ogawa Yusaku of this Bib Gourmand joint draws on his expertise from Kagawa and Osaka to serve springy noodles that reflect both regions’ udon cultures.
SEAT RESERVATIONSobakiri Arabompu
“Arabompu” means “wild, ordinary man,” which reflects the liberating spirit of this Michelin-fetured soba shop in Osaka where the talented owner-chef Hashimoto Yoshio runs the show.
SEAT RESERVATIONKikunoi Mugesambo
Doubling as a bento shop and a coffee house, this teahouse-inspired sanctuary might be an extension of the already-famed Kikunoi, but it could stand well on its own with its lineup of picture-perfect desserts.
SEAT RESERVATIONKyogoku Kaneyo
The Taisho-era store continues to delight with its kinshidon — grilled eel rice bowl with a large blanket of tamago (omelet) — that is loved by both Michelin critics and locals alike.
SEAT RESERVATIONWashoku Haru
The creative license applied to traditional Japanese cuisine elevates this Kyoto gastropub’s a la carte menu to Michelin status.
SEAT RESERVATIONIzuu
Near Kyoto’s famed geisha district, this sushi shop has carried the tradition of the old capital since 1781, packing hundreds of years of history in a single bite.
SEAT RESERVATIONSonoba
This fresh-faced, Michelin-approved soba joint was created by an interior designer duo who serve handmade buckwheat noodles in tableware crafted in their own pottery studio.
SEAT RESERVATIONMuginoyoake
The 9-seat ramen joint in Kyoto tangles up traditional ramen with an unorthodox twist by using an umami-packed soup made with scallops and Japanese pepper.
SEAT RESERVATIONSakamoto Sushi
Sakamoto Kei proudly bills his Michelin-awarded restaurant in Osaka as "sushi for the masses," offering freshly made Kansai-style nigiri with a refreshing lack of pretension.
SEAT RESERVATIONKushiage 010
Mind-blowingly creative kushiage that takes place in this Michelin-awarded joint makes a compelling thesis for why “fried things on a stick” can actually be exciting.
SEAT RESERVATIONOgimachi Udonya Asuro
Bring your appetite for chewy, squiggly noodles at this nouveau noodle den in Osaka — the Michelin status of Nishigori Koki’s udon creations leaves no doubt why people are willing to queue for a taste.
SEAT RESERVATIONUo China Yo
The Michelin-recognized Chinese restaurant in Osaka’s Fukushima area whips up Cantonese-based recipes with a focus on fish and seafood from the Izu Peninsula.
SEAT RESERVATIONAz
Like the first and last letters of the alphabet, the casual Chinese restaurant in Nishitenma explores the entirety of Euro-Asian cuisine, covering the continent from end to end.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushidokoro Kaihara
In Osaka’s gourmet-rich Tenma area, experience the quiet perfection of an 8-course Edomae sushi omakase crafted by a Michelin-awarded chef who prefers working in silence.
SEAT RESERVATIONSumibiyakitori Ikoka
The hidden skewer joint west of Osaka Castle serves Michelin-approved yakitori grilled over high-quality binchotan charcoal in a sophisticated atmosphere.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushibun
One of the most historic sushi joints in Tokyo, Sushibun started as a food stall in the Nihonbashi fish market 150 years ago and has now become the premier Edomae sushi restaurant in Toyosu Market.
SEAT RESERVATIONIwasa Sushi
Even Toyosu Market’s purveyors and line workers frequent this incredibly in-demand sushi joint to enjoy their own fish — which speaks volumes about the exceptional quality of sushi found here.
SEAT RESERVATIONLa Pie
Chef Hisaoka’s venture, La Pie, brings him back to his hometown in Nara, where he delivers French cuisine's inherent refinement and gastronomic recognition to the cozy streets of Naramachi.
SEAT RESERVATIONRyuzushi
First opened in Tsukiji Outer Market in 1959, this 12-seat sushi joint in Toyosu Market might be one of the few places where it's acceptable to order sushi for breakfast.
COURSE MENUWITH THE STYLE Steakhouse Medium Rare
This premier teppanyaki destination within one of Hakata’s classiest hotels strikes a chord with its locally charged grilled fares and a dreamy setting that’s unmistakably Fukuoka-meets-West-Coast.
COURSE MENUTeppan Dining O
This Kitashinchi restaurant makes the typically formal teppanyaki experience into a more laid-back affair, in true Kansai fashion. Enjoy premium ingredients like wagyu beef and Nichinan mochi pork in a relaxing space.
SEAT RESERVATIONSuigyo Murabayashi
In a dining landscape seemingly obsessed with going above and beyond, the owner-chef strikes an unusual chord among food critics with his admiration for fish at its most pared back.
SEAT RESERVATIONOryori Honjo
From Tokyo to Paris and now back to Kansai, Oryori Honjo represents a chef's journey dedicated to preserving Nara’s food culture and Kyoto cuisine's traditional flavors.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushidokoro Yamazaki
With a history spanning back 90 years, Sushidokoro cuts through the routine by bringing fresh, seasonally-tuned sushi with fish straight from the wholesalers.
SEAT RESERVATIONShitennoji Hayauchi
Few soba joints stand out in Osaka — and even fewer do it with as much unwavering reliability as Michelin-featured Shitennoji Hayauchi, which remains a native plug in the Tennoji’s now urban scene.
SEAT RESERVATIONSakeya Sakana Yoshimura
Run by a sake-loving couple in Osaka, this izakaya’s ascent to fame was inevitable, driven by word-of-mouth acclaim until its Michelin Guide debut cemented its reputation.
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